Saegertown man killed, children hurt in crash

Staff reports

November 10, 2013 05:38 PM

Staff reports

November 10, 2013 05:38 PM

MEADVILLE -- A 28-year-old Saegertown man was killed and three children were injured in a one-vehicle crash this morning.

State police in Meadville said Ryan Merritt was driving his 2001 Nissan Pathfinder east on Risher Road in Woodcock Township at about 11:15 a.m. when he lost control on a downhill curve and went off the south side of the road.

Police said the vehicle struck a tree and spun out of control.

Police said Merritt, who was not wearing a seat belt at the time of the crash, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Merritt's three passengers -- a 3-year-old child, a 6-year-old child and a 10-year-old child -- were all hurt in the crash, but police did not specify how serious their injuries were.